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I don't really want to go. ____________, it's too late now.

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Recent campaigns have led to a dramatic increase in ________ of social issues.

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I used to advise them not to drink too much ________ while driving or riding and they kept telling me that they only drank a very small quantity.

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________ there was no electricity, I was able to read because I had a candle.

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He promised to be on time; ____________, he arrived late to the meeting.

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____________ painting, she is also skilled at sketching.

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Sarah left her umbrella at home. ____________ she got soaked in the rain.

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A range of social ________ and their bad effects were debated at the meeting.